DUBUQUE, Iowa–The Alzheimer’s Association is offering free community education on research and the hope for effective treatments for anyone with an interest in caring for people with Alzheimer’s and related diseases at Mercy Medical Center’s first-floor cafeteria conference Room, on Friday, Dec. 9, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

HAZEL GREEN, Wis.–Audience members will be invited to sing along to a few of their favorite Christmas carols this holiday season when the Fever River Puppeteers present the marionette nativity story “It Came to Pass.”

STOCKTON–The Northwest Illinois Forestry Association (NIFA) will meet on Monday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Stockton Public Library, 140 West Benton St. The board will begin to construct next year’s agenda of events and meetings with input from members and the public.

GALENA–For those who would like a few moments of quiet space to give thanks between cooking the turkey and driving “over the river and through the woods,” Grace Episcopal Church will hold its Thanksgiving service at 9:30 a.m., on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24.

GALENA–Galena Clinic and Pieces of the Past Puzzles are co-sponsoring a free event for individuals with early to moderate Alzheimer’s and their care partners, as well as those who worry about memory problems.

GALENA–If you’re planning on overeating on Thanksgiving and will be in need of exercise. . .or if you want to help others as part of your Thanksgiving traditions. . .or if you believe in the mission of the Galena Food Pantry, this is your chance to accomplish one or all of these goals.

GALENA–Steve Dowe, chef and owner of Perry Street Brasserie and Grace Episcopal Church’s contact with Glory Parish in South Sudan, hosted a charity luncheon in honor of the visit by the Rt. Dr. Joseph Garang Atem Zorial, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Renk in South Sudan.

FREEPORT–Join the Extension for the Beef Cow/Calf Meeting where Travis Meteer, Extension educator, will discuss winter management strategies for cow/calf operations and share information from the latest research being conducted by the University of Illinois.